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Homework Statement
The widths (in meters) of a kidney-shaped swimming pool were measured at 2 meter intervals as indicated in the figure. Use Simpson's Rule to estimate the area of the pool. Please round the answer to the nearest square meter.
a = 5.8
b = 6.6
c = 5.4
d = 5.8
e = 5.2
f = 4.8
g = 5.2
Homework Equations
I know that the general formula for Simpson's rule is [tex]\frac{b-a}{6}[/tex][f(a)+4f[tex]\frac{a+b}{2}[/tex]+f(b)]
Which is applicable over n subintervals
3. The Attempt at a Solution [/b
My attempt was to do:
[tex]\frac{2}{6}[/tex][5.8+4[tex]\frac{5.8+6.6}{2}[/tex]+6.6] + [tex]\frac{2}{6}[/tex][6.6+4[tex]\frac{6.6+5.4}{2}[/tex]+5.4] +
...
[tex]\frac{2}{6}[/tex][4.8+4[tex]\frac{4.8+5.2}{2}[/tex]+5.2]
But that did was not right.
My gripe is that the question does not allow me to find the function of [tex]\frac{a+b}{2}[/tex]
Does anyone have any suggestions on how to tackle this problem? Thanks